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UNFPA: Gender-based, domestic violence clients rise by 87 percent amid COVID-19
The handover ceremony of dignity kits and COVID-19 guidelines to One Stop Service Centers and shelters in Ulaanbaatar was held last Thursday, July 16. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have been working together with financial support from the Government of Japan to protect maternal and child health, as well as to prevent and respond to violence against women and children during the time of COVID-19 global pandemic.
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265 Mongolians return from South Korea
A charter flight on route between Seoul and Ulaanbaatar, bringing 265 Mongolian nationals, landed at Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport in Ulaanbaatar on July 20 at 5:20 pm.
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One of Nine Wonders of Dundgobi aimag: Ongiin Khiid
At a distance of 18 km to the southeast of Saikhan-Ovoo soum of Dundgobi aimag, there lies a monastery named Ongiin Khiid in a site with peculiar formations. The Ongi River, the Khoshuu Khurliin Khiid, the remains of Porcelain city, and a cliff named Senjit Khad that looks like a handle—altogether, the Ongiin Khiid Complex is considered as one of the Nine Wonders of Dundgobi aimag.
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Mongolia asks foreign governments to support its citizens abroad
With a goal to bring more than 10 thousand Mongolians, who have wishes to return home from abroad immediately due to the globally-spread COVID-19 pandemic, back to their homeland within a short period of time, the government of Mongolia has been intensifying its repatriation activities.
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3,400 Mongolians to be brought back from abroad in July
During the press conference of the State Emergency Commission (SEC) on July 17, Deputy Prime Minister Ya.Sodbaatar, who heads the COVID-19 Operative Team of the SEC, announced that the Government does not have enough capacity to bring back all of over 10 thousand Mongolian citizens, who are currently stranded abroad due to Mongolia’s border closure to all passengers caused by concerns over COVID-19 pandemic, within only one month.
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Honored Lawyer Jantsan awarded the Great Cross of Merit of Germany
Former Chairman and Member of the Constitutional Court of Mongolia, Honored Lawyer, Dr. Prof. N.Jantsan has become the first foreigner that awarded the Great Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Foreign heads of state and government extend greetings for National Naadam Festival
 On the occasion of the 2229th anniversary of foundation of the first Mongolian Statehood, 814th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire, 99th anniversary of People’s Revolution of Mongolia, heads of state and government of foreign countries such as Russia, China, USA, Japan, South Korea, India, Turkey and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, have extended greetings to President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh and Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar. 
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COVID-19 recoveries increase to 211
A citizen who returned home on a charter flight from Seoul has tested positive for COVID-19, reports D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) at today’s daily briefing of the Ministry of Health. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 262.
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Ministry of Culture projected to have 7 departments and 78 staff
At its regular meeting dated July 16, the Cabinet set up a working team which is committed to develop action program of the Government of Mongolia for 2020-2024 and a draft action plan on its implementation.
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Deputy Ministers appointed
At its meeting convened yesterday, July 16, the Cabinet appointed the following officials as Deputy Ministers of the Ministries suggested by the Prime Minister and with 100 percent votes of the Cabinet members.  
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Deputy PM Ya.Sodbaatar checks readiness of health sector
Delegates of police and emergency management offices and the Ministry of Finance headed by Deputy Prime Minister Ya.Sodbaatar got acquainted with operations of healthcare organizations including the State Central First Hospital,  the State Central Second Hospital, the Military Central Hospital, the National Center for Communicable Diseases and the National Center for Maternal and Child Health on July 15.
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62 peacekeepers arrive home from Afghanistan
According to the decisions made by the Government and the State Emergency Commission (SEC), charter flights to repatriate Mongolian nationals from overseas countries have been ongoing.
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Main celebratory events for 2020 Naadam Festival conclude
Mongolians have been celebrating the annual National Naadam Festival on the occasion of the 2229th anniversary of Foundation of the first Mongolian Statehood, 814th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire and 99th anniversary of People’s Revolution of Mongolia between July 11 and 15 with main sports events of horse racing, archery, wrestling and knucklebone shooting as well as concerts, fireworks and other traditional ceremonies. 
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Burentugs from Uvs aimag wins 2020 Naadam wrestling tournament
Annual wrestling tournament dedicated to the celebration of National Naadam Festival took place for the last two days at the 13th Century Complex – this year’s main field of Naadam on the occasion of the 2229th anniversary of Foundation of the first Mongolian Statehood, 814th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire, 99th anniversary of People’s Revolution of Mongolia. 
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COVID-19: Three more cases detected, total at 230 with 202 recoveries
At today’s daily COVID-19 press briefing, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) reported that in the past 24 hours, three more people were diagnosed to have infected with the novel coronavirus after the center has carried out tests on 377 people on July 11. 
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Mongolia celebrating Naadam Festival, with live broadcasts of traditional events amid COVID-19
Mongolians are celebrating the National Naadam Festival on the occasion of the 2229th anniversary of Foundation of the first Mongolian Statehood, 814th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire and 99th anniversary of People’s Revolution of Mongolia with various traditional sports and cultural events nationwide. Days from July 11, Saturday to July 15, Wednesday mark official public holiday in the county in accordance with the law on Public Holiday. 
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President of Mongolia delivers opening address for Naadam Festival
President of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa delivered an address opening the National Naadam Festival on the occasion of the 2229th anniversary of Foundation of the first Mongolian Statehood, 814th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire, 99th anniversary of People’s Revolution of Mongolia and 31st anniversary of the Democratic Revolution. 
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Precious commemorative coins for sale on BoM website
Countries issue commemorative coins for special occasions. Mongolia, as well, issues precious metal coins in unique designs and small amounts to commemorate special historic events and they come into great demand on the market.
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New parliament’s first session closes
On July 9, Thursday, the new State Great Khural – the parliament of Mongolia formed by the 2020 parliamentary election closed its first plenary session, after confirming Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the parliament and composition and members of the cabinet and finalizing the appointment of new members of the parliamentary standing committees. 
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State Flag Day celebrated with flag-raising ceremony, military parade
 Mongolia celebrates State Flag Day on July 10, every year. 
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Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 15 hours
“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek 15 hours
Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in the Kyrgyz Republic 17 hours
Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 18 hours
270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry 18 hours
Social Insurance Revenue Rises in First Half of 2025 18 hours
B. Erdenedalai: Measures Under Way to Boost Productivity, Balance Workloads, Ensure Social Protection 19 hours
President of Mongolia Meets with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic 1 day
President of Mongolia Meets with Speaker of Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic 1 day
Archaeologists Complete Rescue Conservation of Xianbei‑Period Chambered Tomb 1 day
Mongolia Marks Day of Court Decision Enforcement Personnel 1 day
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Served 2 Million Passengers in 2024 1 day
Emergency Service Officers Save 41 Lives Nationwide 1 day
Mongolian Artists Win Silver Cup at "IDOL" World Circus Art Festival 2025 1 day
Climate and Land Degradation Impacts on Rural Women and Girls Discussed in New York 1 day
Third Shusha Global Media Forum: Azerbaijani President Emphasizes the Importance of Open, Friendly Dialogue on Key Issues 2 days
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Officially Welcomes President of Mongolia 3 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at the Great Urkun Memorial Monument 3 days
Mongolia and the Kyrgyz Republic Establish a Comprehensive Partnership 3 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Kyrgyz Hold Official Talks 3 days
T. Iderjavkhlan Wins "Serbia Open 2025" Challengers Chess Tournament 3 days
Young Mongolian Judokas Win 16 Medals at Hong Kong Cadet Asian Cup 2025 3 days
Mongolian Road Network Reaches 112,000 Kilometers 3 days
172 Monks Graduated from Educational Reintegration Program 3 days
Mongolian Team Wins Six Medals at International Mathematical Olympiad 3 days
Police Major Sh. Arvinbayar Wins Third Place in Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition 3 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in the Kyrgyz Republic for a State Visit 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Pays Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav 6 days
S. Enkhtuvshin: I Built The Car I Envisioned 45 Years Ago 6 days
New Transport and Logistics Route to Be Established 6 days
Today Marks “Police and Internal Troops' Day“ 6 days
Prime Minister Orders to Accelerate Thermal Power Plant Repairs and Renovation 6 days
The 2025 FISU World University Games Begin 6 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Affirms Full Support for Special Olympics Movement 8 days
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 8 days
World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 9 days
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 10 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 10 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 11 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 11 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 11 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 11 days
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 11 days
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 12 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 12 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 12 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 12 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 12 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 12 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 13 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 13 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 13 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 14 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 14 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 14 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 14 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 14 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 14 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 15 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 15 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 15 days
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 15 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 15 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 15 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 15 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 15 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 16 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 16 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 16 days
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